MailGun Setup: HostGator Domain Setup
In this article, you will learn how to setup a new domain in Mailgun and HostGator.
What You Will Need
1. An active Mailgun account
2. An active HostGator account
Part 1
Step 1
Log into Mailgun and HostGator
Step 2
Navigate to Sending > Domains > Click on Add New Domain
Step 3
Type in your domain name > Click on Add Domain
Step 4
Take note of the DNS records
Part 2
Step 1
Navigate to the DOMAINS section > Click on Subdomains
Step 2
Add the subdomain from Mailgun > Click on Create
Part 3
Step 1
Navigate to the DOMAINS section > Click on Advanced Zone Editor
Step 2
Add the first DNS record from Mailgun > Add Record
Repeat for the rest of the records
Note: DO NOT ADD THE MX RECORDS HERE
Part 4
Step 1
Navigate to EMAIL > Click on MX Entry
Step 2
Select the SUB-domain
Step 3
Add the first MX record > Click on Add New Record
Repeat for the second MX record
Part 5
Step 1
Verify DNS Settings
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